Soldiers come to the world

In the large tent of the Chinese army, Cheng Yu, Chen Qun, Liu Ye, Mao Jie, Jia Kui, Xin Pi, Yang Xiu and other seven or eight advisers, as well as the Xiahou brothers, Zhang Liao, Xu Chu, Cao Hong, Zhang He, Li Dian, Yu Jin, etc. More than a dozen important generals gathered together.

The lights in the big tent were bright, but there was no sound. There was an epidemic in the barracks, which was a major event anyway, and it was this event that led to the proposal to withdraw the troops.

The person who proposed to withdraw the troops was Chen Qun, an important counselor of Cao Cao. Chen Qun also gave good reasons for withdrawing the troops. The boats were too large, the epidemic was just beginning, and the long journey to the south was protracted. It was not the way to win. The two tigers fought each other, and three years later they conquered Jingzhou.

"Everyone, Chen Canjun thinks that we are in a disadvantageous situation and it is difficult to break through the natural danger of the Yangtze River. Now the epidemic has just appeared. He suggested to temporarily withdraw the army and return to the north. After a few years of rest, we will go south to conquer Liu Jing. I want to know how many people are there in this room. Agree to withdraw troops?"

Cao Cao's voice was not loud, but it could be heard clearly in the entire tent. Although he was asking for everyone's opinions, his tone was very severe, and everyone could hear that the prime minister was condemning Chen Qun.

Chen Qun didn't say a word, and looked at the ground coldly, as if Cao Cao's tone of condemnation had nothing to do with him.

At this moment, Cheng Yu stood up and said, "Prime Minister, I have a word to say, please allow me to state it."

"Please speak, Zhongde!"

Cheng Yu said slowly: "In the Battle of Guandu in the fifth year of Jian'an, Yuan Shao's army had enough food, thousands of generals, and counselors, and pressed southward with a thunderous force. Food was cut off, but in such a difficult situation, we turned defeat into victory, defeated the strong with the weak, what did we rely on? Also last year, when the army attacked Wuhuan in the north, it also encountered heavy rains, and food and grass were not available. Killing horses for food, marching thousands of miles and losing more than half of our staff, but we still defeated Wuhuan in one battle and relieved our worries, what did we rely on?"

It was quiet in the big tent, and only Cheng Yu could be heard speaking bluntly, "Today we have sufficient food and grass, high morale, and twice as many soldiers as the enemy. We haven't fought yet, so how can we talk about withdrawing our troops?"

Chen Qun finally couldn't help retorting: "Liu Jing and Sun Quan are not Yuan Shao, and they won't make Yuan Shao's mistakes again. Zhong De knows that it is difficult for our army to cross the Yangtze River, and knows that the navy is far inferior to Jiangxia and Jiangdong, but he wants to force a battle. If this battle is lost, the prime minister's 20 years of victories will be destroyed once, and it will also change the pattern of the world. Why can't we prepare for the war calmly, and win without fighting, or win with absolute power, instead of this Time to risk a fight?

Now that the epidemic has emerged, once it breaks out, how many soldiers from the full battalion will be able to return to their hometowns, and how many people will be able to see their wives and children again. Is Zhongde a pig and dog with 20 soldiers regardless of life or death? "

Chen Qun's words made everyone in the tent look angry, and Cao Cao was also furious. He pointed at Chen Qun and shouted, "Get out of the tent!"

Chen Qun knelt down on the ground, weeping: "I hope the prime minister will think twice about the words of loyalty!"

Several guards set up Chen Qun and dragged him away. Cao Cao snorted heavily and turned away with his hands behind his back. After a while, Chen Qun was carried out. Then Cao Cao sternly said to everyone: "If you dare to say withdrawing troops, Impossible to kill!"

． ． ． ． ． ． ． ．

The camp finally quieted down, and a fire burned the bones and belongings of the soldiers infected with the disease, and the disease incident disappeared. The counselor Liu Ye and Chen Qun had a good relationship. He walked quickly to Chen Qun's tent, but several soldiers stopped him, "Master Liu, the prime minister has an order that no one is allowed to see Chen Canjun!"

Liu Ye was taken aback, and then realized that Chen Qun had been placed under house arrest. Helpless, he sighed, turned around and walked slowly along the barracks road. In fact, he also felt that the current situation was not optimistic.

The prime minister is determined to wipe out Jiang Xia's army, regardless of the actual difficulties, and crossing the river with a little luck is definitely not the way to win. In fact, Cao Jun was blocked by Jiang Xia's navy in Fancheng, and he was disgraced. Liu Ye realized that this battle was not worth it. optimistic.

The reason why he suggested that Cao Jun return to Fancheng and take a detour to Anlu County to attack Jiangxia in the south is actually to hope that Cao Jun can have a way out, and even if he fails, he can withdraw directly from Runan, so that the entire army will not be wiped out.

But the prime minister had obviously become possessed, and he didn't consider the risks at all. Even Chen Changwen, who dared to speak out, was put under house arrest. This made Liu Ye very worried, and couldn't help but sighed.

"Brother Zi Yang, why are you sighing?" A low laugh came from the side.

When Liu Ye turned around, he saw that it was Yang Xiu, who was also the chief bookkeeper, handling government affairs on the same account as Liu Ye, and the two had a very good relationship. Liu Ye smiled wryly and shook his head, "It's just that I feel something in my heart, so I sigh."

Yang Xiu smiled meaningfully, and went to the big tent next to him, "Brother Ziyang, why don't you come and sit in my tent, let's talk."

Liu Ye was depressed and was about to talk to someone. He nodded happily and followed Yang Xiu to the big tent. The two entered and sat down. Yang Xiu poured him a cup of hot tea and said with a smile: "Brother Ziyang But sigh about Chen joining the army?"

"I went to see Changwen just now and found that he was actually under house arrest, which made me sigh."

"House arrest is not enough. The prime minister just doesn't want other people to get in touch with him. After this matter is over, nothing will happen. Brother Ziyang, don't worry."

Liu Ye was just furious in his heart, so he took the problem seriously. Under Yang Xiu's reminder, he gradually calmed down.

He also realized that he was a bit extreme, but just expressing a different opinion, the prime minister would not put Chen Qun under house arrest, it was Yuan Shao, and the prime minister was not so narrow-minded.

However, Liu Ye was also a little strange. Since the prime minister was not a narrow-minded person, why didn't other people be allowed to contact Chen Qun?

Yang Xiu glanced at Liu Ye and said with a smile, "Brother Zi Yang is wondering why the prime minister doesn't allow others to see Chen Changwen?"

"exactly!"

"Actually, the reason is very simple, because the prime minister also wants to withdraw troops."

Liu Ye was taken aback, "How could this happen? How did Dezu see it?"

Yang Xiu lightly stroked his long beard and said with a smile: "If the prime minister really doesn't want to withdraw the troops, he can just refuse Chen Changwen directly. Is it necessary to call everyone to discuss? The prime minister wants to withdraw the troops, but he can't mention it in his capacity, so he Gather everyone together, and if everyone unanimously demands to withdraw the troops, then he can reluctantly withdraw the troops.

But except for Chen Changwen, no one else was willing to withdraw their troops, so the prime minister pretended to imprison Chen Changwen and didn't allow anyone to see him, expressing how angry and determined he was to fight, but it was not the case. "

Liu Ye sighed softly, "People say that Yang Dezu knows the prime minister well, so it's true!"

But Liu Ye frowned again, "Actually, I don't understand why the prime minister wants to withdraw troops. Does he also think that this battle is not sure of victory?"

Yang Xiu smiled slightly, "Actually, what Chen Changwen said is what the Prime Minister has in mind, and that's why the Prime Minister is furious!"

Speaking of this, Yang Xiu also sighed: "It's a pity that the prime minister can't afford to lose this face. He will still fight hard, but what will be the final result of this battle? It's really unpredictable."

Liu Ye turned his head and looked outside the tent, only then did he realize that it was raining lightly outside the tent.

． ． ． ． ． ． ． ．

The early autumn in the south is not as clear and refreshing as the autumn in the north. There will always be a slight drizzle inadvertently, sweeping away the last heat of the summer. In the south, this is a very popular autumn rain, but this kind of autumn rain will also What worries housewives is that the clothes are moldy, and even furniture and some unused items will be covered with a layer of green velvet.

As for the business travelers who go out, such an autumn rainy season will make the roads muddy and difficult, which will always make people complain a few times.

On the official road to the east of Chibi Town, an army of more than [-] people was marching mightily on the muddy road. Everyone's boot soles were covered with thick mud, and their military uniforms became wet in the drizzle. Many soldiers were complaining in low voices about the autumn rain, which was neither big nor small, but refused to let it go easily.

At this time, there was a rush of horseshoes in the distance, and someone shouted: "It's Zhou Mu who is here!"

The soldiers dodged half of the official road, and saw a cavalry of hundreds of people approaching from a distance. The speed of the horse was actually not fast. The legs and body of the horse were covered with mud. He did not travel by ship, but by land.

At this time, Liu Jing had received definite news that the 20 main force of Cao's army had arrived in Wulin, Chibi, and set up a large camp in an open space more than ten miles along the river, so he also transferred the 20 Jiangxia main force to Chibi, including [-] water Zhou Yu, the governor of the Jiangdong navy, will also lead a [-] navy to Chibi by boat, and [-] Jingwu coalition forces will face [-] Cao troops.

It is not far from Xiakou to Chibi, only more than a hundred miles, and it can be reached in a day's march. When Liu Jing was about five miles away from Chibi Town, Liu Jing slowed down his horse, and several soldiers on horseback in front greeted him. The person in charge is General Cai Jin, who has been promoted to the Sima of another department. He has recovered from his injuries and is currently leading an army of [-] troops stationed in Chibi Town. Just now, he heard that the state shepherd was coming, so he came to greet him.

"See state shepherd for a humble job!" Cai Jin bowed deeply on the horse.

"Cai Sima has worked hard!"

Liu Jing returned a salute and asked with a smile, "How's the tent set up?"

Cai Jin received the task of building the big camp six days ago. He has been busy until now, and hurriedly said: "Reporting to Zhou Mu, the big camp has been built and built according to the scale of [-] troops. Soldiers can move in immediately to rest and recover." physical strength."

Liu Jing nodded, and drove alongside Cai Jin, "Is there any news from the other side of Chibi recently?" Liu Jing asked.

Cai Jin smiled wryly and said: "I only know that Cao Jun's 20 main force is stationed on the other side, and then there is no news. Cao Jun's patrols are very powerful. Many of our scouts have been arrested, and all the ships hidden on the shore were seized by Cao Jun's patrols. Brother They can't come back either."

"Did Cao Jun's small boats appear on the other side of the river?"

Liu Jing has heard that the Cao army in Puqi Wulin transported the ships from Yunmengze to the Yangtze River, and he is very concerned about whether the Cao army in Chibi is doing the same.

"This... I didn't find it!"

The two walked for a while, and Liu Jing's topic turned to housework, and he asked with concern: "How is your sister now?"

The younger sister that Liu Jing mentioned was Cai Shaoyu. When Liu Jing brought her to Jiangxia, Cai Shaoyu took refuge in Cai Jin and lived in Cai Jin's house. Liu Jing also heard that she was not very good.

Cai Jin sighed, "She broke with her father."